Man charged with West Derby murder

Paul Stenson was stabbed earlier this month

Paul Stenson
Author: Sophie MerrickPublished 30th Dec 2021
Last updated 30th Dec 2021

Merseyside Police have charged a man with the murder of Paul Stenson in West Derby earlier this month.

Officers were contacted at just after 6.30am on Sunday 19 December following reports that the 30-year-old had received a stab wound to his chest.

North West Ambulance Service attended and he was taken to hospital where he sadly died.

Adam Fletcher, aged 28 of Palace Road, Liverpool was charged on Christmas Eve (Friday 24 December) and has been remanded in custody to appear at Liverpool Crown Court on Monday 31 January 2022.

Merseyside Police are continuing to appeal for information about the incident which you can report @MerPolCC or message Merseyside Police Contact Centre on Facebook, quoting reference 21000875209.

You can also pass information anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, or contact them via their online form at: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/give-information.

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